Juice Your Listing with Enhanced/Premium Features

Make a Bigger Splash

Attract more customers by adding additional photos and more information to your listing. Use additional images and an enhanced descriptionof your products and services to pilot more customers into your place of business.

Add Links to Menus, Band Schedules, Reservations, Review Sites and More

Appear in More Categories

Add multiple subcategories to your listing so visitors can find you easier. For example if you are a restaurant that serves American, Seafood and Italian cuisine you will appear in all related categories. In addition, it makes it easier for you to be found via the apps search functions.

* Payment Options: One time payment or three monthly payments of $267.

Pay in Full - Get 2 Additional Months FREE!

2020 Special Offer For Multiple Businesses or Locations

Buy One Premium Listing Get Second Listing FREE $800 ($1,600 value)

Have multiple businesses or locations on the island? Get a premium listing for two businesses for the price of one. Have more than two businesses, sign up and you can add additional premium listings for $300/business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions we get about the Block Island App.

How do I add my text and images?

After you sign up, you will be linked to an electronic form where you can write your business description, add images, links and other information. You will get a chance to edit your review once it's live as well.

What type of business can I list?

Restaurants, shops, grocery stores, bars, real estate agencies or whatever service or product you sell. Our goal is to give the Block Island App users access to as many businesses as possible.

What type of payments do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards - Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. If you would like to pay by check, just let us know and we will make it possible.

Yes, if you are a Block Island Chamber of Commerce member you receive a discount off any listing package you select. Check with the Chamber for a discount code.

Do you have sample listings?

Yes we do. Just download the app. Next select the menu on top left of screen. Scroll down to the bottom and select "List My Business". Here you will see example listings for Basic, Enhanced and Premium options. In addition, you can see all live listings.

I have an off island business can I list it?

Yes, as long as you provide a product or service that anyone on Block Island needs, then absolutely you can list it. Feel free to send us an email with any questions. Send inquiries to: [email protected]

What phones and devices does it work on?

The app is optimized to work on all Apple and Android phones. In addition, it will work on any device via a browser, just go to m.theblockislandapp.com. For use on Block Island we recommend using the mobile app for the best experience.

All paid listings are for the calendar year. The app is live 24 X 7 and 365 days a year. So even during the winter your listing is still active. You can update your description if you are off island so people are aware but you stay present on peoples' phones year round.

Great User Feedback

Locals and vacationers love the Block Island App! Here’s a few testimonials from our users.

“Love the Block Island App. Knowing when to go fishing has never been easier with the tide chart and weather right on my phone.”

John Gasner Year Round Islander

“Love instant access to taxi numbers and boat schedules. Just find a restaurant and bam I can call them for a reservation."

Steph Fletcher Summer Visitor

“The App keeps me up to date with all the local news and all the local events on the Block! Super convenient and easy to use wherever you are on the Island. Love the continual updates.”

Erin King Summer Worker

“All I can say is wow! This App is the best thing to come to Block Island in a long time. Finally the Block has embraced the power of technology and this App has made my trip to BI easy and relaxing.”

Victor Ron Day Tripper

COMBINED POWER

Paper guides, paper maps, paper phone books, slow web sites, poor internet connectivity…welcome to Block Island. That has all changed. The Block Island App is the NEW definitive guide for the Island. Everything right on your phone even with spotty connectivity.

Our mission is to give visitors and islander alike easy access to ferry schedules, restaurants and shopping information, outdoor activities, weather and tide schedules, upcoming events, Island services, BI Times news and more right on their phone. In addition, we give Island stores, restaurants and service providers new ways to reach and promote their place of business.

We have teamed up with the Block Island Chamber of Commerce to help make it easier than ever for business to get listed on the app, keep Chamber members updated, and help island visitors find your business!

Rob Lucier

CoFounder

Rob has worked in a variety of internet startups and e-commerce companies. He has been coming to the island since 1984, worked as a Joe at the BIG, and has a family summer home on the island.

Will Gasner

CoFounder

Will grew up on Block Island and is also a 12th generation Islander. He currently runs a web development company and a social media marketing agency in Providence, RI. He still spends the summer season living on the Island.